TRAINING

Introduction to drilling workshop.

Overview

The Introduction to drilling workshop provides an insight into today's drilling industry. The course explains why and how we drill wells and what drilling equipment is used for this purpose. The importance of well control equipment and the blowout preventer (BOP) is highlighted in detail. In addition, candidates learn the differences between various drilling rig types and how the choice of rig may change depending on the chosen drilling location.

Suitable for

This introductory course is suitable for individuals who currently work for or who recently joined an organisation operating in the drilling industry. Anyone else who wishes to gain a better understanding of the drilling industry is also welcome to attend. No technical background is required for this course.

You will learn

At the end of the course, candidates will be able to:

Explain the difference between exploration, appraisal and development wells

Understand how a well is drilled and what equipment is used to do so

Understand the dangers and risks involved when drilling a well

Explain the importance of well control equipment and the BOP

Describe the key differences between drilling rig types and how different rig types are used depending on the drilling location.

Topics covered during the course include:

Why do we need energy?

A history of the oil field

The process of drilling a well

The dangers and risks involved in drilling

An insight into drilling rig equipment:

Well control equipment

Mud pumps and mud systems

Drawworks and lifting

Top drives and rotation

Support equipment

The differences between rig types

Special rig operations

Final exam

Structure

This course is delivered through a one-day interactive classroom session and is structured to allow group participation and discussion. Videos and photographs are used throughout the course and a final exam is included.

Your future development

Candidates who receive a score of 70% or higher on the final exam are awarded a certificate of completion.

Participants who have completed the Introduction to drilling workshop and would like to extend their knowledge further are encouraged to attend other Lloyd’s Register courses such as the Rig inspection workshop.

Please contact us for additional opportunities and training aimed at your personal career development.